Spiritual growth and holiness are such interesting things. One one hand I hunger for God so much! On the other hand, I can't seem to be able to easily do what will satisfy my hunger. I crave to be in His presence all the time, all the days of my life, in fact all eternity. I know that for where I am, what would help me the most is to live in His presence by doing something simple: before every single task I say "God, please be with me as I start this meeting, or answer e-mail, or drive to work, or make coffee, or give this presentation, etc." Basically, the whole day becomes a constant and simple prayer. This week work has been insanely busy and difficult. I get very focused doing the task at hand and juggling many priorities. My success at doing these prayers? Maybe 20%... So simple in concept, yet so difficult for me to do... Nevertheless, I believe the benefits would be immense. And thus, I will continue, I will keep trying. This quote sums it up for me...
"You called. You shouted. You broke through my deafness. You flashed, you shone, and you dispelled my darkness. You breathed your fragrance on me. I drew in breath and now I pant for you. I have tasted you. Now I hunger and thirst for more. You touched me and now I burn for your peace" (St. Augustine, Confessions, Book 7)
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I love it. It happens when we least expect it. The closest I can come is saying "He wooed me"
Posted by: Lorna | December 14, 2005 at 03:23 PM